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Your Android phone's High-Definition Multimedia Interface output enables you to transmit videos to any high-definition television in your office including one in a conference room or training area. The port accepts a micro-HDMI cable and is only capable of transmitting non-commercial videos, including HD videos you shot using your Android phone as well as videos an associate sent to you via a message or email.

Output and Cable Specifications

The HDMI port on your Android phone is not removable and only accepts a micro-HDMI cable. The port cannot be used to charge your Android phone. A micro-HDMI cable contains a smaller HDMI connector on one end and a larger HDMI connector on the other end. The larger connector plugs into one of your HDTV's HDMI ports. The cable's connectors only fit into an HDMI port one way. Your Android phone automatically detects the micro-HDMI cable and the output doesn't require an additional device driver, plug-in or app to enable the HDMI output.

Apps

By default, your Android phone doesn't include an app to stream video content from SlingPlayer, Netflex, Hulu Plus or similar video streaming services to your HDTV. The HDMI output is only designed to transmit your own personal videos including training sessions, business meetings and other videos you have recorded via your Android phone's video camera. Third-party apps, that may or may not be available in the Android Store or Google Play, are available that enable you to do this type of streaming on your Android -- RealHDMI, Xternal Display for Droid X and HDMwIn.

Port Availability

Not all Android phones contain an HDMI output, though. If your phone doesn't contain the port, you cannot add it nor is one available as a third-party add-on component. Opening your Android phone's case and attempting to add an HDMI port can damage your phone as well as void the phone's warranty, if still active. You also cannot modify your Android phone's USB port and turn the port into an HDMI output.

Cables

Micro-HDMI cables are sold separately from Android phones and are not bundled with USB cables or AC power adapters. The cables are available at cellular phone stores, electronics, computer and retail stores as well as electronics and retail superstores. Micro-HDMI cables are also available directly from your Android phone's manufacturer, online electronics outlets and online auction websites.

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